Cotton Movement Accelerated in Shafter District This Week
Cotton moved faster in the Shafter district with about 950 bales ginned since Monday as Camp West-Lowe and D. O. Moore gin facilities reported daily outputs from 50 to 70 bales. Strikes and arrests occurred, including A. A. Henley facing trespass and related charges under $1,000 bail, while WPA workers and federal permits affected picking. Overall Kern county's cotton movement neared 1,500 bales a day with large season totals projected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Camp West-Lowe
Shafter-Wasco
D. O. Moore
Moore
Dave Buller Ranch
A. A. Henley
Henley
G. J
Siemens
J. L. Matthews
California
Memnt Reserves Commission
WPA
Kern County
California Employment Service
Lanka
Associated Farmers of
Kern
High School Honor Students Listed at Shafter
Honor roll for the first quarter of the first semester at Shafter High School includes Letha Bartel Elmer Dahl Elsie Dahl Luella Dahil Paul Garrett Kathleen Janzen Amanda Johnson Clarence Kattenhorn Leela Kirsch enmann Louise Livers Hattie Mecham Ruben Mettler Marlien Neufeld Merwin Olson Patricia Stringham and Merton Wied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Letha Bartel
Elmer Dahl
Elsie Dahl
Luella Dahil
Paul Garrett
Kathleen Janzen
Amanda Johnson
Clarence Kattenhorn
Leela Kirschenmann
Louise Livers
Hattie Mecham
Ruben Mettler
Marlien Neufeld
Merwin Olson
Patricia Stringham
Merton Wied
Superior resumes drilling at Wagner No 1 in Shafter field
Superior Oil re rigs its derrick at Wagner No. 1 to extend the hole past 11,246 feet after encountering 18 feet of sand. The firm plans deeper completion, expecting production to exceed 5,000 barrels daily, with Ruhl No. 3 reaching 10,120 feet as drilling continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Oil Company
Wagner ‘No. 1
Shafter
Vedder
Superior
Wagner No. 1
Union
Kennce 1-34
Dequine Family Survives Freak Car Backflip Crash
The Dequine family escaped injury when their car tipped on a steep bank during a one lane detour after a rock slide near Santa Barbara. The vehicle flipped backward, landed on its wheels, and was towed back to Shafter. The other car passed beneath but caused only minor fender contact.
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Quine
Danubeee
Shafter
Santa Barbera
Dequine
Jack Fry Elected Local FFA Unit President
Jack Fry was elected president of the local Future Farmers of America unit. Marvin Neuman was named last year's award winner. officers include Walter Kirschenmann as vice president Louis Starrh as secretary treasurer and Harold Janzen as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Fry
Future Farmers of America
Marvin Neuman
Eee
Walter Kirschenmann
Louis Starrh
Harold Janzen
Marvin Potter
Wilbert Kirschenmann
Kirschenmann
Powell McCoy
Omer Evans
Business Men to Visit Shafter Nursery School
Members of the Shafter Business Men's Association will visit the Shafter nursery school immediately after the regular noon luncheon at Cafe Neuman tomorrow. The visit follows an invitation from Mrs. P. J. Gaede who runs the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Business Men’s Association
Shafter Nursery School
Cafe Neuman
P. J. Gaede
Contract Awarded for Shafter McFarland Gymnasium Project
Frank A. Greenough of Bakersfield has the low bid of $186,880 for building the Shafter gymnasium and a similar structure at McFarland. The Shafter share totals about $75,000 plus $60,000 for existing heating plant and locker rooms, bringing total to about $135,000. WPA allotment for the two projects is $83,221 and construction is expected to start in two weeks after approval by the Kennel ion High School District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Greenough
Kennion
Bakersfield
Shafter
McFarland
WPA
Greenough
Shafter and McFarland
A. P. Channeson
Irvin Altweek
Althouse
Channeson
Frank Shaw
Mike Poznoff
Poznoff
W. E. Durfey
San Joaquin
Kern County Cotton Growers Uphold 75-Cent Picking Wage
Kern county cotton growers meet in Shafter and Wasco to maintain the 75 cent per basket picking wage for the season. A committee led by Milton Lohr and Bob McClain will disseminate information and urge unity among farmers while denying a strike exists. The action targets countering labor trouble linked to subversive groups and protecting public interests.
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Kern County
American Legion Hall
Shafter
Wasco
Phil Channeson
W. B. Camp
Milton Lohr
Ben Sill
Kirk Kecker
C. R. Wedell
John Peters
D. O. Moore
D. M. Wasson
Bob McClain
Getty Well Drilling Reaches 10 300 Feet In Shafter Field
George F. Getty's pine No 3 3 in the Shafter oil field reached 10 300 feet Tuesday morning as drilling moved ahead. The operation has stayed on schedule since the well was started two months ago, according to drilling superintendent Herb Ellis.
Newell Promises Sane Middle Ground in Shafter Speech
Paul Newell pledged a sane middle ground in his keynote at a Shafter assembly meeting. He vowed honest, sensible stances on Kern County issues and support for local development, with committee members named to boost his campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Newell
State Assembly
Shafter
Newell
Kern County
A. P. Ohanenson
Channeson
Norval Fair
Midgley
Glenn O. Nay
H. C. Neufeld
Bill Bestwater
Dr. L
R. E. Williams
Generals Return To Form In Big McFarland Clash
Shafter’s Generals, after a midseason dip, rehearse for a Friday showdown with McFarland to decide the 1936 Sierra league football championship. Evans returns with Neuman at tackle as the line gains strength and the offense aims for smoother execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Generals
Wasco
McFarland
White
Evans
Neuman
Maricopa
Tehachapi
Combs
Potter
Janzen
Hildebrand
Channeson
Reich
Hein
Olson
McCoy
Shafter High Sophomores Plan Boxing Match Sponsorship
Members of the sophomore class at Shafter High School plan to sponsor a boxing match with Alvin Kee Smith Levi Gershing and others. The effort aims to engage students and raise funds as part of school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
Alvin Keey - Smith
Levi Gershing
Cores Joe Dawson
Frank Nd Durward
Ior Scnens
Union Builds Kernco 5-34 At Shafter Oil Field
Union oil reports completion of Kernco 5-34 and pending 2-34 as spudding continues. The 5-34 shows potential output near 6 000 barrels daily with a 1 000 cubic feet per barrel gas rate and a 11 500 foot depth. Completion of 2-34 aims to finish a 10 month effort, with drilling likely to shift north toward Shafter ward as market conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Oil
Kernco
Union
Shafterward
Esther Frantz Weds Frank Ediger at Mennonite Church
Miss Esther Frantz of Kafter and Frank Ediger of Dallas Oregon unite in marriage before about 350 guests in a Mennonite Brethren church ceremony conducted by Rev Wm J Bestwater. The bride wore white satin and carried fall rose buds. Lohengrin was played by Laura Frantz and Sol Ediger sang. A reception followed before the couple planned to reside in Dallas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Frantz
Frank Ediger
Kafter
Dallas
Oregon
Mennonite Brethren Church
Wm. J. Bestwater
Emil Frantz
Lohengrin
Laura Frantz
Sol Ediger
Glen
Louise Bergthold
Bache Stettin
J. D. Hofer
Rosedale
Club Women Hear Latta At Wednesday Meeting
F F Latta a Shafter high school faculty member and county valley ey authority will be guest speaker at the Wednesday moon club meeting November 2 at the club house. Mrs J J Peters will chair the day and Charles Fantoon will be accompanied by Mrs J H Porterfield on the program. Hostesses include Mesdames F L Hudson A W Gaede Pete Bender George Vanatta and Richard Kirkham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Latta
Shafter High School
County and Valleyey
Cheelaker
J. J. Peters
Apg
Charles Fantoon
Tee
J. H. Porterfield
Volleyball Tournament at Richland Grammar School
Four evenly matched sixth to eighth grade girls teams compete in a school volleyball tournament. A Friday special game features a picked girls team against teachers. Regular matches occur Monday to Wednesday at noons. baseball also runs a three-team TK tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Grammar School
Entries Groomed For Great Western Livestock Show
Twenty entries by Shafter Future Farmers will be made in the Great Western Livestock Show in Los Angeles from November 20 to 25, announced by Arthur Johnson. Alvin Roberson leads with a champion Ford/Hereford steer and four Hampshire hogs, joined by Charles Harris with four Hampshire barrows and other exhibitors. Animals will depart Shafter by truck on November 17 for rest before the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter
Los Angeles
Arthur Johnson
Alvin Roberson
Sacramento
Roberson
Wasco Services Held For J. J. Heinrichs
Funeral services were held in the First Baptist church in Wasco for Jacob John Heinrichs aged 52, father of Mrs. Nick Johnson of Shafter, who died Friday at Kern General Hospital after a brief illness. Deceased is survived by his widow Helena four daughters two sisters and two brothers. Funeral arrangements were handled by Janzen Funeral Home.
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First Baptist Church
Wasco
Jacob John Heinrichs
Nick Johnson
Shafter
Kern General Hospital
Janzen
Helena
Huston Janus
Irvin Kohfeld
Mamie Heinrichs
Bakersfield
Frank Thesman
Oklahoma
P.—J. Heinrichs
Oregon
John Heinrichs
Club Dance Promises A Gay Halloween Social
The club finalizes plans for a Hallowe en dance to be held Saturday evening at the clubhouse. Decorations will reflect the Halloween motif. Music will be provided by the Parenti orchestra of Bakersfield. Serving on the committee are Mesdames J. B. Henderson George Vanatta Karl Wells Pete Bender Robert Neuman Katie Wiegum and Al Wilson.
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Tme
Parenti Orchestra
Bakersfield
Congregational Women to Hold Rummage Sale
Members of the Ladies Aid at Union Congregational church announce a rummage sale for November 4 and 5 in the church parlor one block north of the post office. The event runs Friday afternoon and all day Saturday with a large donation of goods collected all summer. Committee members say 4000 to 5000 hours have been spent preparing items. Mrs Niels Pederson leads the sale with Mrs S Bobst as president of BM.
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Ladies Aid
Union Congregational Church
Niels Pederson
S. Bobst
The
Graveside services held for infant Patricia Ann Debelt
Graveside services were held Tuesday for Patricia Ann Debelt 14 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Debelt in Shafter cemetery. The child died at Kern General hospital Bakersfield after a five week illness. The Debelts have resided in Shafter for two years.
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Teesday
Patricia Ann Debelt
Roy Debelt
Shafter
Kern General Hospital
Bakersfield
Debelts
Riders to Participate in Mojave Celebration
The Camp West-Lowe Riders will join part of its unit in the Gold Rush fiesta sponsored by the Mojave Exchange Club. The event runs Saturday and Sunday and drew about 5 000 attendees last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Club of
Mojave
Enrollment Open For Citizenship And Forum Classes
Adult classes in citizenship instruction and forum discussion are offered at Shafter High School with registration due by November 4 at Principal E. P. Jones’s office. Forum sessions, led by William White, cover international relations with films, reviews, and outside speakers. The citizenship class, directed by Eugene R. Ford, focuses on the Constitution to prepare for exams. Both meet in the evenings, with tentative Tuesday and Thursday dates, starting in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter High School
E. P. Jones
William White
Eugene R. Ford
Hoelscher Campaign in Shafter and Taft
Republican congressional candidate Fred Hoelscher toured Shafter and Taft as part of his district campaign. He reported enthusiastic receptions in Tulare County and said he is receiving strong coastal county support while planning a luncheon address in Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hoelscher
Congress
Shafter
Hoelscher
Tulare County
Taft
Santa Barbara
Coast
Richland Enrollment Marks Record Attendance for First Month
Richland school reports 997 in attendance for the first four weeks, up 225 from last year. The figure marks the greatest early attendance ever recorded for Richland school in the same period, with more boys and girls in school than any prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Richland School
Freshman Class Elects Yell Leaders in Bakersfield
Minnie Koop and Eddie Hall were chosen as yell leaders by the freshmen. A skating party was planned for a near future date in Bakersfield. Patty Stringham presided as president during the meeting where blue and white were selected as colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Koop
Eddie Hall
Bakersfield
Patty Stringham
Shafter Boy Scouts Discuss Future Overnight Outing
Eighteen members of the Shafter troop met with Scoutmaster Ned Marksheffel to discuss a future overnight outing and tests during the meeting held Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shafter Troop
Boy Scouts
Comestanuin
Ned Marksheffel
Crawford Sentenced in County Road Case After Plea Change
Howard Crawford was sentenced to 60 days on a county road charge by Judge F. E. Penney after a plea change. Ford ran ford was arrested October 19 on a charge of theft and pleaded not guilty. later yesterday he changed his plea and was taken to the camp this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard ‘Crawford
F. E. Pee Nel Yester
Ranford
Tricot Club Dinner Marks Officer Installation in Wasco
The Tricot club hosted a formal dinner at Mettler's Cafe Wasco Saturday night for officer installation and new member initiation. Attendees included N Latta Rotgers Panay Steinghata and others with a post dinner dance at a home in Wasco featuring Mary Crandall June Lach enmaier Eleanor Fox and several more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tricot Club
Mettler
Wasco
N Latta
Rotgers
Panay
Steinghata
Teamsers
Patty Striken Sane
Aene White
Virginia Noble Stockton
Eirginia
Mary Crandall
June Lachenmaier
Eleanor Fox
Eleanor Reimer
Elsie Beruen
Norma Neufeld
Betty Rei
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Wagner
Future Farmers
Great Western Livestock Show
J. J. Heinrichs
Congregational Women
Power Company
Phil Ohanneson
Fair Committee
Nay
Fair and Lachenmaier
Ohanneson
Fred Hoelscher Shafter
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